Author Archives: julia21stcentury

I like to write and catch stories of people and ideas striving for a just and peaceful world.

Impressions of the Green World Tour Fair in Frankfurt on 22 – 23 April 2023

A day at a fair all about sustainability – can you imagine a more exciting event for a Saturday afternoon?

Shaping a Greener Tomorrow: A Fair all about Sustainability

Are you curious about finding out what the concept of sustainability entails at your home, your workplace or in the public sphere? Find out more about the Green World Tour Fair!

What a Year! Review of 2022

2022 was a year of contuinued conflict – Russia’s horrible war of aggression against Ukraine, our neighbour in Europe, shocks us all. It causes so many unnecessary deaths and leaves unforgettable scars. The war may decide over Europe’s future as well, a war where autocratic interests attack democratic principles at its heart. The incredible strengthContinue reading “What a Year! Review of 2022”

Learn how to Code – at HarvardX!

Have you always wanted to know more about Programming and Cryptography? HarvardX offers an online course on computer science especially designed for lawyers and law students.

A Glimpse into the Exclusive World of Chess – Interview with Grandmaster Georg Meier

Chess grandmaster Georg Meier gives an insight on how he became interested in the board game, how computers changed the profession and how he sees the potential of chess for society.

Unique Place of Jewish Heritage in Warsaw

In Hebrew, a cemetery is called a “House of Eternity”. The Jewish cementary in Warsaw Okopowa Street was established in 1806 on the initiative of the Jewish community. It is one of the largest Jewish cementaries in Europe and still in use. There are 85,000 artistic gravestones in different shapes and forms, with inscriptions inContinue reading “Unique Place of Jewish Heritage in Warsaw”

How are refugees legally protected?

The 1951 Geneva Convention states in Article IA(2) the definition of a refugee: A person who has a well-founded fear of being persecuted because of his or her race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion; and is unable or unwilling to avail him or herself of the protection of thatContinue reading “How are refugees legally protected?”

Between soil and water: Peatlands and their importance for the climate

Growing up in a peatland region in North Germany, I find mires and wetlands beautiful and unique. We often used to go for a walk in the mire and were fascinated by the various shades of colours and variety of plants. Of course, we carefully watched our way, because going astray may be a lifeContinue reading “Between soil and water: Peatlands and their importance for the climate”